Why Do We Like Music That Hurts?

Examples

1. A kid listening to loud rock music at full volume while laughing
2. A teenager crying during an intense concert
3. A person turning up the bass on a sad song and feeling happy

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See also

• Why Does Music Move Us?
• How does your brain work like a team of musicians?
• What are dopamine receptors?
• What are brain region interactions?
• What are efferent neurons?

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